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Salmonella committee and drink driving penalties (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview; Speech
Two linked reports from Peter Murphy. 1.Edwina Currie is called to give evidence to the select committee on Salmonella infected eggs. Includes committee chairman speech inviting her to attend; David Curry,...
Listeria warning (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Chief Medical Officer Sir Donald Acheson warns pregnant women and patients whose immune system is suppressed to avoid certain kinds of soft cheeses and ready to eat poultry. Hygienic practice is advised....
Richard Sharpstein confirms Tara case closed (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
American attorney Richard Sharpstein confirms to an unidentified female reporter that British teenager Tara Terry is relieved her trial of over 6 months is at an end. Tara was acquitted of arson for a blaze...
Gagging of discussion on the Official Secrets Act (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Parliamentary debate
Report on a backbench revolt led by former Prime Minister Ted Heath as the Government moves to restrict Commons debate on amendments to the Offical Secrets Act. He is heard poking fun at the Government and...
Proposals to improve air safety (1989)
- Genre
- News report; Interview
Kevin Murphy reports on 4 proposals to improve air safety to be put to an emergency conference in Canada of the International Civil Aviation Organisation by Transport Secretary Paul Channon in the wake of...
Queen converts Rolls Royce to unleaded petrol (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
The Queen is supporting the Motorbility campaign by having her Rolls Royce converted to run on unleaded petrol, Lisa Hampele reports. Includes interviews with Vice- Chairman of Motorbility Sir Jeffrey...
Fatwa call on Salman Rushdie (1989)
- Genre
- Interview; News report
George Matheson reports on Iran’s leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini declaring a fatwa (death sentence) on Salman Rushdie and the publishers of his controversial book, The Satanic Verses. 5 people have...
Satanic Verses book burnt in Bradford (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Salman Rushdie speaks to arts correspondent Sue Jameson about his book The Satanic Verses being burnt in Bradford by the British Muslim community and letters of support he has received from the Muslim...
Westminster cemetaries sell-off scandal (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
Lady Shirley Porter on Chief Executive Rodney Brook taking a step back from his role at Westminster City Council into a more advisory position and allegations Brook has been paid off to keep quiet about the...
Tara Terry on acquittal for arson in USA (1989)
- Genre
- Interview
British teenager Tara Terry who was acquitted of arson for a fire starting in her room at a Florida hotel speaks of her frightening time in jail amongst serious criminals and her wish to reurn to normal...